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Migration Pressure on Serbia–Hungary Border Increases Tenfold, Security Advisor Warns

Hungary’s chief security advisor György Bakondi has warned of a tenfold increase in migration pressure on the Serbia–Hungary border, with 1,841 illegal migrants apprehended this year compared to 191 in the same period last year. He highlighted the potential for…
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 05.02.2025
  • CURRENT

Tour de Hongrie Celebrates a Century with Expanded Hungarian Presence

The 2025 Tour de Hongrie, Hungary’s premier cycling race, will begin at Budapest’s Szent Gellért Square and conclude at the Esztergom Basilica. With 885 kilometres of challenging routes, including the iconic Kékestető climb, this year’s edition features record Hungarian participation…
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 05.02.2025
  • CURRENT

Eleven Killed in Sweden’s Deadliest Mass Shooting

At least eleven people were killed in a mass shooting at an adult education centre in Sweden, in what Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson described as the worst shooting in the country’s history. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán extended his condolences…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 05.02.2025
  • OPINION

China’s ‘Century of Humiliation’ — Understanding the Chinese Challenge

‘The truth of the matter is that the Chinese will not allow themselves to be entrapped by Western and non-Western foreigners alike as they did during the “Century of Humiliation”. Xi is determined more than ever to have China emerge…
  • Fr. Mario Alexis Portella
  • ‎ —‎ 05.02.2025
  • POLITICS

Trump Admin’s USAID Crackdown Exposes Millions Spent on Foreign Meddling

USAID’s slogan ‘From the American people’ has become extremely controversial since Donald Trump’s crackdown on the agency, during which his team exposed its most dubious tactics in promoting a woke, progressive agenda worldwide using millions of US taxpayer dollars. Hungary…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 04.02.2025
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen gives a press conference at the EU headquarters in Brussels, on 29 January 2025
  • POLITICS

Is Europe’s Delusion Coming to an End?

‘Things sometimes get back to normal when they are already in a very bad place…But it seems that, both in its recognition of the need to strengthen competitiveness as an objective and in its sub-objectives, the Commission has moved from…
  • translated by Hungarian Conservative
  • ‎ —‎ 04.02.2025
  • OPINION

An Alternative Proposition for the New Champions League Format

In this piece, I, the author, argue that UEFA should do away with the new Swiss system league phase for the Champions League. Instead, they should replace it with four groups of nine teams, which would play each other once…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 04.02.2025
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Hungary to Acquire New Gidrán Combat Vehicles

Hungary is strengthening its defence cooperation with Türkiye through the acquisition of 56 new Gidrán armoured combat vehicles. The agreement builds on an existing partnership with Turkish defence company Nurol Makina and aligns with Hungary’s broader military modernization efforts started…
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 04.02.2025
  • CURRENT

Ukrainian Secret Service Launches International Operation Against Viktor Orbán

According to Hungarian intelligence reports, Ukrainian secret services have launched an operation against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, involving disinformation and fake news reports from both Hungarian and foreign media outlets. The operation aims to discredit Orbán on the international stage….
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 04.02.2025
  • CURRENT

Hungary’s GDP Grows by 0.5 Per Cent in Q4 2024, Ending Recession

After two consecutive quarters of contraction, Hungary’s gross domestic product grew by 0.5 per cent in the last quarter of 2024. Compared to the data from a year ago, the growth was 0.4 per cent, better than originally expected by…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 04.02.2025
  • CURRENT

Government Takes Hard Stance on Drug Trafficking with New Police Unit

Hungary has established a new 150-member anti-narcotics unit to tackle drug trafficking and organized crime, with Parliamentary State Secretary Bence Rétvári declaring that ‘drug dealers belong in prison.’ The unit, part of the National Bureau of Investigation, aims to dismantle…
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 04.02.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Dazzling Walks at the Szeged Botanical Garden’s Seasonal Orchid Exhibition

The Botanical Garden of the University of Szeged is showcasing its stunning collection of tropical orchids through thematic guided tours on select Saturdays. With over 250 species and hybrids on display, visitors can explore the exotic blooms of these fascinating…
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 04.02.2025
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REVIEW

Hungarian Village Programme: 600 Medical Practices Renovated
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian Village Programme: 600 Medical Practices Renovated

Government Commissioner for the Development of Modern Settlements Alpár Gyopáros stated that when the programme started, village medical practice premises and their medical equipment were outdated, and there was a shortage of general practitioners in rural areas. Along with the renovation of surgeries, their entire equipment was modernised at 1700 locations, and to reduce the shortage of general practitioners, the government launched a programme for medical housing as well.

Ádám Bráder
04.08.2023
The Astonishing Testimonial of a Hungarian Soldier About the Ukrainian Front
CURRENT

The Astonishing Testimonial of a Hungarian Soldier About the Ukrainian Front

The Transcarpathian-Hungarian mathematician left the teacher’s pulpit behind to volunteer for the Ukrainian military.

translated by Hungarian Conservative
04.08.2023
The ‘Supplier of the Transcarpathian Dragons’, Balázs Trautmann Speaks at MCC Feszt 2023
CURRENT

The ‘Supplier of the Transcarpathian Dragons’, Balázs Trautmann Speaks at MCC Feszt 2023

The military journalist’s charity is sending strictly civilian aid, such batteries, drones, and food, to the 68th Transcarpathian Special Battalion which includes many ethnic Hungarian soldiers fighting on the front. Mr Trautmann also shared some insights into the mood and general mindset within the Ukrainian military.

Márton Losonczi
04.08.2023
All You Need to Know About 2023’s European Capital of Culture
CULTURE & SOCIETY

All You Need to Know About 2023’s European Capital of Culture

‘Veszprém is clearly looking for its place. However, it is close to Budapest, Vienna, Győr, and Lake Balaton, the landscape is also beautiful and its location and millennia of tradition all predestine it to be a cultural capital and a gastronomic centre. It has all the necessary ingredients.’

translated by Hungarian Conservative
04.08.2023
Bidding Phase of Two New Hungarian Power Plants to Begin Soon
CURRENT

Bidding Phase of Two New Hungarian Power Plants to Begin Soon

The ministry emphasised that combined cycle gas turbine power plants can be built relatively quickly, have exceptionally high efficiency, low specific carbon dioxide emissions, and their capacity can be adjusted to consumption levels.

Ádám Bráder
04.08.2023
Even Without EU Funds, Government Will Develop Healthcare, State Secretary Says
CURRENT

Even Without EU Funds, Government Will Develop Healthcare, State Secretary Says

In the autumn legislative package, the government will broaden the competencies of general practitioners, for example, they will regain prescription rights for certain medications that were previously taken away.

Ádám Bráder
04.08.2023
Edmund Burke on Democracy: Reflections on the ‘Best of All Possible Worlds’ — Part I
PHILOSOPHY

Edmund Burke on Democracy: Reflections on the ‘Best of All Possible Worlds’ — Part I

Edmund Burke is widely revered in conservative circles. However, due to the taboos of modern politics, his views on democracy are seldom debated.

Péter Sasvári
04.08.2023
Tokaj Wine Region Settlement Vineyards Now Accessible on Renovated Road
CURRENT

Tokaj Wine Region Settlement Vineyards Now Accessible on Renovated Road

According to Chief of the Prime Minister Office Gergely Gulyás, the developments in Tarcal are clear evidence of the rapid growth of the Tokaj region, and consequently, the whole country. He added that the nearly 620 million forints worth of road reconstruction, supported by the government, will make vineyards accessible by bike and on foot, not only for the winemakers and landowners, but also for those who visit Tokaj-Hegyalja for tourism purposes.

Ádám Bráder
03.08.2023
Political Attacks on the Hungarian and Polish EU Presidencies Continue
POLITICS

Political Attacks on the Hungarian and Polish EU Presidencies Continue

It seems that the majority of MEPs are aware of the legal and political limitations of the options for action outlined in the Meijers Committee’s analysis, but are committed to continuing to exert political pressure on Hungary and Poland in the coming months.

translated by Hungarian Conservative
03.08.2023
American YouTuber Gonzalo Lira Attempts to Seek Asylum in Hungary After Prosecution in Ukraine
CURRENT

American YouTuber Gonzalo Lira Attempts to Seek Asylum in Hungary After Prosecution in Ukraine

Lira was arrested and detained by Ukrainian authorities for allegedly producing Russian propaganda in late April. According to his claims, he was tortured in prison and was denied legal counsel. He was released on bail in July, and is now apparently attempting to reach Hungary to seek political asylum to avoid being sent to a prison labour camp for years.

Márton Losonczi
03.08.2023
Number of Unemployed Remains Record Low, Entrepreneurship Programme Launched
CURRENT

Number of Unemployed Remains Record Low, Entrepreneurship Programme Launched

Since 2010, the government has been working towards achieving full employment and building a labour-based economy. Compared to 2010, one million more people are now employed in Hungary, and the number of those employed is steadily approaching 4.8 million.

Ádám Bráder
03.08.2023
A Week Under the Stars: Nationwide Astronomical Programmes in Hungary
CULTURE & SOCIETY

A Week Under the Stars: Nationwide Astronomical Programmes in Hungary

The event series offers spectacular and exciting adventures for both young and old during the August meteor shower period. The programmes include telescope demonstrations, astronomical lectures, and meteor-watching sessions.

Ádám Bráder
03.08.2023
The Stars of Eger Author Géza Gárdonyi Born 160 Years Ago Today
CULTURE & SOCIETY

The Stars of Eger Author Géza Gárdonyi Born 160 Years Ago Today

‘Gárdonyi was a unique personality, a distinctive Hungarian writer, in both his good qualities and his faults. He cannot be branded or put in a box. He must be seen in the light of what he created, with his insightful criticisms taken to heart, and his failures appropriately assessed.’

László Bernát Veszprémy
03.08.2023
Record-Breaking Number of Enrolments for Teacher Training
CURRENT

Record-Breaking Number of Enrolments for Teacher Training

According to State Secretary Bence Rétvári, this year, 18,845 people applied for teacher training, of which 10,514 were admitted, of whom 9,674 will study on a government scholarship. The number of admitted students has not been this high in the past six years, he stressed.

Ádám Bráder
02.08.2023
The Complexities in Ending the War in Ukraine
OPINION

The Complexities in Ending the War in Ukraine

It is quite clear that the Ukrainians would have never survived this long against the Russian aggression without the financial and military assistance of the US. Yet the Biden administration has thus far offered no strategic argument on behalf of the costs and risks, let alone what is the overall end objective of the war.

Fr. Mario Alexis Portella
02.08.2023
Hungarian Film The Grandson Wins Audience Award at American Film Festival
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian Film The Grandson Wins Audience Award at American Film Festival

Kristóf Deák’s 2022 crime drama was awarded in the Audience Choice Award for Best Feature category at the Stony Brook Film Festival. The director has won an Academy Award as well in the past for one of his previous works.

Márton Losonczi
02.08.2023
Fukuyama Is Bashing Hungary Again — But What About American Exceptionalism?
OPINION

Fukuyama Is Bashing Hungary Again — But What About American Exceptionalism?

‘Whatever form it takes, whatever its emphasis, American exceptionalism does exist, and it is definitely reflected in the attitudes of both ordinary Americans and American politics. It is what American sociologist and political scientist Seymour Martin Lipset simply called ‘Americanism’. This whole sense of exceptionalism is part of the American identity.’

Gergely Szilvay
02.08.2023
Hunter Biden Plea Deal Fails in Embarrassing Debacle
CURRENT

Hunter Biden Plea Deal Fails in Embarrassing Debacle

US President Joe Biden’s son was supposed to enter a plea agreement in which he pleads guilty to two misdemeanour charges of tax evasion. However, in an unexpected turn of events, the judge ended up not accepting the deal after the defence and prosecution failed to agree whether it would shield Hunter Biden from any potential further charges. The Biden family’s shady dealings go way deeper than what was included in the plea bargain.

Márton Losonczi
02.08.2023
Viral Video of Sexual Assault of Two Christian Women Highlights Violent Ethnic Conflict in Manipur
POLITICS

Viral Video of Sexual Assault of Two Christian Women Highlights Violent Ethnic Conflict in Manipur

The ongoing conflict has seen the direct targeting of religious symbols, places of worship and refuge as more than 250 churches of different denominations have been burned down or damaged across the state.  Since the clashes began, 180 people were killed, thousands have been injured, more than 60,000 have been displaced, and more than 12,000 have fled to the neighbouring Mizoram state.

Sáron Sugár
02.08.2023
Happy Birthday, Forint!
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Happy Birthday, Forint!

The Hungarian currency, the forint celebrates its 77th birthday on 1 August. But in reality, the forint’s history can be traced back to as long ago as the 1320s.

Lili Zemplényi
01.08.2023
Hungary Men’s Water Polo Team Wins 4th World Championship Title, Ties Italy On Top of All-Time List
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungary Men’s Water Polo Team Wins 4th World Championship Title, Ties Italy On Top of All-Time List

Meanwhile, the Hungarian women’s sabre team also won a gold medal of their own at the FIE Fencing World Championships. Hungary tends to overperform in sports compared to its population size consistently.

Márton Losonczi
01.08.2023
Liszt Ferenc Airport Significantly Busier Compared to Last Year
CURRENT

Liszt Ferenc Airport Significantly Busier Compared to Last Year

The company operating the airport said that the total annual passenger count measured so far is now only 9.4 per cent behind the record year of 2019, surpassing previous expectations.

Ádám Bráder
01.08.2023
US Embassy Reduces ESTA Validity Period in Response to Hungarian Government’s Defiance
CURRENT

US Embassy Reduces ESTA Validity Period in Response to Hungarian Government’s Defiance

The Budapest embassy stated that the United States government made significant efforts over the years to avoid this modification and resolve the longstanding security risk resulting from the Hungarian simplified naturalisation process. However, the Hungarian government decided not to address the concerns raised and did not take the necessary steps to fully comply with the VWP requirements.

Ádám Bráder
01.08.2023
Kuruc or Labanc? Hungary’s Eternal Fault Line —  Part III
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Kuruc or Labanc? Hungary’s Eternal Fault Line — Part III

The kuruc-labanc dichotomy did not disappear during the early nineteenth century: it only assumed a different form and became stronger. During the Era of Reform, the kuruc sentiment was wedded to classical liberalism and liberal nationalism.

Péter Sasvári
01.08.2023
Ukraine and Cluster Munitions — A Call for Caution
OPINION

Ukraine and Cluster Munitions — A Call for Caution

Unlike ‘unitary’ bombs, cluster munitions are not single shells; instead, they consist of a dispersive mechanism that releases numerous grenade-like bomblets mid-air, designed to explode upon impact. However, many of these smaller submunitions fail to detonate upon landing, remaining in the ground for extended periods, posing a threat to the civilian populations be they farmers, children playing or any passers-by.

Lili Zemplényi
01.08.2023
Increased Mandatory Food Price Reductions Come into Effect Today
CURRENT

Increased Mandatory Food Price Reductions Come into Effect Today

To further intensify price competition, the government decided to raise the level of mandatory discounts from ten per cent to at least 15 per cent starting today.

Ádám Bráder
01.08.2023
Hungarians Still Keen on Travelling Domestically, Lake Balaton Remains Popular
CURRENT

Hungarians Still Keen on Travelling Domestically, Lake Balaton Remains Popular

According to the latest data from an online accommodation platform, the current volume of summer bookings in Hungary is still 19 per cent below last year’s record summer, and it falls just below the pre-pandemic level of 2019.

Ádám Bráder
31.07.2023
MCC Feszt 2023: Michael Knowles and Sebastian Kurz Give Highly Anticipated Talks
CURRENT

MCC Feszt 2023: Michael Knowles and Sebastian Kurz Give Highly Anticipated Talks

Former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz told the audience in Esztergom that he had a great relationship with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during his time in public office. The two statesmen were among the first to raise concerns about the incoming wave of migration into Europe back in 2015. Meanwhile, Michael Knowles took a strong stance against transgenderism and talked at length about the difference between the liberal and conservative understanding of freedom.

Márton Losonczi
31.07.2023
Hungarian String Orchestra Tradition on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List Celebrated at the Balatonfüred Anna Ball
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian String Orchestra Tradition on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List Celebrated at the Balatonfüred Anna Ball

Hungary submitted the Hungarian string orchestra tradition as an independent nomination, and it has become the latest Hungarian element of intangible cultural heritage to be added to the international list, following the Mohács Busójárás, the Matyó embroidery, falconry, and blue-dyeing (kékfestés).

Ádám Bráder
31.07.2023
The Logic of New and Old Wars — Reviewing Mary Kaldor’s Book
CULTURE & SOCIETY

The Logic of New and Old Wars — Reviewing Mary Kaldor’s Book

Today we still often think of war in the Clausewitzian terms, as of the ‘continuation of politics by other means’, conducted by one state against another. However, as argued by Mary Kaldor, many armed conflicts have acquired a completely different, de-politicised nature, becoming a new social condition.

Lili Zemplényi
31.07.2023
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